Educational Programs

The Hylton Boys and Girls Club prides itself on its education programs and activities designed to enhance academic achievement, leadership and overall knowledge in each child’s daily life.  While all of Hylton’s educational programs and activities are meant to be learning tools, we also aim to provide a safe, fun and a positive environment for all of our participants.

Below is a list of description for all programs and activities provided at the Hylton Club.  Each child participating must be a current member of the Boys and Girls Club.  If you have any questions about the educational programs or activities you see below, please contact our Education Director.

Power Hour: Making Minutes Count

Power Hour is a homework incentive program for members 6-14 years that is designed to give kids the support, resources and guidance necessary to complete their homework and start the school day with a sense of confidence and ability.  As members maintain consistent attendance and complete assignments, they earn bonus points that can be used to redeem prizes, rewards and other incentives.

SMART Moves / Life Skills

This skills mastery and resistance training prevention / education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.  The program uses a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives. This program teaches youth 6-15 years to develop refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills, and analyzing media and peer influence.

SMART Girls / Just 4 Girls

This program is a health, fitness, prevention/education, and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 6-17 years.  It is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential.

SMART Leaders / Recipe for Success

SMART Leaders is a booster program for the SMART Moves cirriculum.  This program is for teens 14-17 years of age and reinforces skills and knowledge that youth learned during the SMART Moves program.  The programs' goal is to prepare them to be leaders for peers, younger members, their Club and their community.

Youth of the Year

The National Youth of the Year Program is designed to promote and recognize service to Club and community, academic performance, and contributions to family and spiritual life.  Youth of the Year candidates can potentially earn, plaques, medals or scholarship for their participation.

Keystone

Keystone is a small group leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 18 years.  Keystoners elect officers, choose their own activities and plan and implement community service projects.  A national chart entitles a Keystone Club to participate in regional and national Keystone Conferences.

Torch Club

This small-group leadership development program is targeted to youth ages 11 to 13 years.  Within their group, torch club members elect officers and plan and implement their own activities and community service projects.  Each Torch Club receives an official charter from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Passport to Manhood

Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility in boys ages 11-14.  The program concentrates on specific aspects of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.  Passport to Manhood represents a targeted effort to engage young boys in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership, positive behavior and good decision making skills.

UPS Teen Safe Driving

This program is for teens ages 14-17 who are interested in learning the basic fundamentals of becoming a safe driver.  This four week, 1 1/2 hour long class is held at the Manassas Boys & Girls Club and allows teens to visit another club and meet other teens with the same vision...learning to drive SAFE.  The final class lets youth get behind the wheel of a 3 dimensional simulator.

Money Matters: Make It Count

Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18.  Participants learn key skills that will show them how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.  This program is "hands-on" and helps teens build their money management skills through interactive activities and games.

Triple Play

This program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience.  Triple Play emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improving overall well-being.  The program is for ages 5-17.